EcoHitch or etrailer Hitch? Which is Better for Ground Clearance on a 2023 Honda Odyssey?

Published 03/19/2023

Products Featured in This Question

EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(20)

$375.64

Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K

(785)

$76.37

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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$52.55

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

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$205.93

Question:

hello - I was wondering if the ecohitch hidden trailer hitch receiver would experience less scraping issues than the etrailer receiver. if they are equal in the regard we would go with etrailer. thank you,

asked by: J-R

Expert Reply:

You will get signifcantly less clearance issues if you go with the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7372 over the etrailer Hitch item # e98855. I have attached some pictures below that will better show this but the main thing you are getting from the EcoHitch is that the crosstube installs behind your bumper. The crossbar on the etrailer hitch and the 2" receiver are all hanging down below your bumper.

Both of these hitches are confirmed to fit your 2023 Honda Odyssey. I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7372. The EcoHitch will give you 11-1/2" of ground clearance and the only visible portion of the hitch is the 2" x 2" receiver.

If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56382 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.